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Woman Suffers From Daily Headaches—Then One Comment Changes Everything

Woman Suffers From Daily Headaches—Then One Comment Changes Everything

Summary

A Virginia woman named Margo Shoaf suffered from daily headaches for nine years without a clear diagnosis. After posting a TikTok video, an optometrist suggested she get tested for binocular vision dysfunction (BVD), a condition where the eyes do not work well together, which was confirmed through a special eye exam.

Key Facts

  • Margo Shoaf experienced daily headaches and eye pain for nearly a decade.
  • She saw multiple eye doctors but was told her vision was normal.
  • Shoaf posted a TikTok video about a migraine hack that helped her pain.
  • An optometrist commented on her video suggesting a binocular vision evaluation.
  • Binocular Vision Dysfunction (BVD) happens when the eyes are slightly misaligned, causing headaches and dizziness.
  • Not all eye doctors test for BVD because it requires special exams and equipment.
  • After requesting the test, Shoaf was diagnosed with BVD using a virtual reality device.
  • She will be receiving prism glasses, which help realign images seen by the eyes and reduce symptoms.
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